I came across the FJ Trail Team this weekend....

Nate C · 10-29-2007, 07:47 PM

... at a local MTB race.

Really cool surprise to see some moded out FJ's since there aren't many local FJ's period around here. I almost had driven my 01 Taco to the race but then opted to drive the FJ instead at the last minute.

The Trail Team name caused some confusion since a lot of the mountain bikers thought that they built bike trails (like the IMBA Subaru Trail Team) but it was quickly cleared up. They had 3 FJ's, a 4Runner, trailers and a really well furnished tent. They were headed to Harlan, KY for a trail run next weekend.

Believe it or not, this FJ started life as a Black Cherry!!!

I introduced myself and learned that Toyota was trying to expand the FJ's off road demographic by sending the Trail Team to non-4x4 outdoor sports events. Good call Toyota!

Anyway, I showed them my FJ's factory off road light kit (the first they'd seen) and they gave me a FJ headlamp and a dvd of Ron Millan's Baja Race in his FJ.

***Corey*** · 10-30-2007, 07:10 AM

Was uuuuuuuup Nate?
That is some cool stuff you get at the event.

Nice that Toyota is expanding where the Trail Teams go to also.

During a run we had in the summer the NW FJ Trail Team was a few miles from us up at Greenwater at a mountain bike racing event.

04 Rocko Taco · 10-30-2007, 07:17 AM

The FJ Trail team was at the SE4RJ at Tellico this past june with us also, we got FJ Boonie Caps, and waterresistant map cases... Pleas they were there the week before at SETO, and they gave out really cool FJ Tool Bags.

xcmountain80 · 10-30-2007, 07:30 AM

Oh you must have missed the insulated leather gloves, not much use here in FL but maybe they can work this weekend if we get stuck in tellico overnight.

Aaron

***Corey*** · 10-30-2007, 07:58 AM

I have the gloves and the map case from an FJ event July of '06, a week before I picked up my rig.

Some guy's/gal's have lots of swag from them.

BT17R · 10-30-2007, 11:46 AM

I'll trade all my FJ swag for your liquor cabinet. For cooking, of course.

Hey Nate, about the lights, did fuel economy take a hit (big increase in frontal area, no?), how much did it increase overall height and what did the kit cost? Oh, and a pic, please, unless I missed it here. TIA...

Nate C · 10-30-2007, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BT17R

I'll trade all my FJ swag for your liquor cabinet. For cooking, of course.

Hey Nate, about the lights, did fuel economy take a hit (big increase in frontal area, no?), how much did it increase overall height and what did the kit cost? Oh, and a pic, please, unless I missed it here. TIA...

HAHA! That's just about a 1/3rd of my total liquor cabinet...

Ok about the lights... first the pix:

No... so far I cant see any impact on my gas mileage. I'm sure it has to be something but it's not noticeable enough to me to worry about. I bought my kit from the web for $575 and it cost me $245 to get it installed at the Toy dealer...

Ride height is unchanged since the highest part of the rack is the middle and not the front.

BT17R · 10-30-2007, 07:44 PM

I'm liking it. Actually tried to order same PPO but it wasn't in the system and may not be yet. Good price for the kit, too. I imagine the installation is pretty involved, so also a fair labor charge.

OK, PLEASE post up a night shot comparing Lo/High/Driving if available. If not, how would you describe the beam pattern, color and reach?

Nate C · 10-30-2007, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BT17R

I'm liking it. Actually tried to order same PPO but it wasn't in the system and may not be yet. Good price for the kit, too. I imagine the installation is pretty involved, so also a fair labor charge.

OK, PLEASE post up a night shot comparing Lo/High/Driving if available. If not, how would you describe the beam pattern, color and reach?

Ok... this is the 2nd or 3rd request for night pix....

and yes... the install is complicated. It took my local dealership's best tech 6 hrs to install it and he had all the tools.

Install Instructions:
http://www.trdsparks.com/install/PT278-35071inst.pdf

10-29-2007, 07:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
Nate C Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: NW Louisiana Posts: 328	I came across the FJ Trail Team this weekend.... ... at a local MTB race. Really cool surprise to see some moded out FJ's since there aren't many local FJ's period around here. I almost had driven my 01 Taco to the race but then opted to drive the FJ instead at the last minute. The Trail Team name caused some confusion since a lot of the mountain bikers thought that they built bike trails (like the IMBA Subaru Trail Team) but it was quickly cleared up. They had 3 FJ's, a 4Runner, trailers and a really well furnished tent. They were headed to Harlan, KY for a trail run next weekend. Believe it or not, this FJ started life as a Black Cherry!!! I introduced myself and learned that Toyota was trying to expand the FJ's off road demographic by sending the Trail Team to non-4x4 outdoor sports events. Good call Toyota! Anyway, I showed them my FJ's factory off road light kit (the first they'd seen) and they gave me a FJ headlamp and a dvd of Ron Millan's Baja Race in his FJ. __________________ -Nate C. '07 TRD SE FJ 4x4 '04 Celica '01 Tacoma 4dr TRD 4x4 '97 4Runner LTD 4x4 ----------- '05 Celica GT

10-30-2007, 07:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 23,818	Was uuuuuuuup Nate? That is some cool stuff you get at the event. Nice that Toyota is expanding where the Trail Teams go to also. During a run we had in the summer the NW FJ Trail Team was a few miles from us up at Greenwater at a mountain bike racing event. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser ARB bumper, Warn XD9000, OME lift, roof top tent, so much more, see my website & buildup thread PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge

10-30-2007, 07:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
04 Rocko Taco Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 4,092	The FJ Trail team was at the SE4RJ at Tellico this past june with us also, we got FJ Boonie Caps, and waterresistant map cases... Pleas they were there the week before at SETO, and they gave out really cool FJ Tool Bags. __________________ -Chris Tread Lightly! 04 Double Cab PreRunner. 3.4 - Auto 84 4Runner 4WD. 22R - 5 spd Lifted, Locked, 33x12.50 Disclaimer:My Photobucket is being revamped. If there are broken links, shoot me a PM. Thanks. ~Chris Great Toyota Tech

10-30-2007, 07:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
xcmountain80 Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Jupiter, FL Posts: 1,389	Oh you must have missed the insulated leather gloves, not much use here in FL but maybe they can work this weekend if we get stuck in tellico overnight. Aaron __________________ 02 4Runner, BudBuilt Skids, Custom Sliders, 1"+/- wheel spacers, Nitto 295's, Painted Limited Wheels, TJM-17, ARB-Taco BullBar, LightForce 240's, 1st Gen rollbar, Engel 45 with custom slide, SS 3" Lift, WabFab 1" BL, SS limit Straps, Viair 450C, Aussie Locker Manual hubs and Tru trac with 4.56, Garmin 276c, Icom V8000, Cobra 75, Hannibal RTT, Shady Boy Awning, Tru Speed calibrator, T-Max 9k, 100' MP syn line. Nitto 295's

10-30-2007, 07:58 AM	#5 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 23,818	I have the gloves and the map case from an FJ event July of '06, a week before I picked up my rig. Some guy's/gal's have lots of swag from them. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser ARB bumper, Warn XD9000, OME lift, roof top tent, so much more, see my website & buildup thread PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge

10-30-2007, 11:46 AM	#6 (permalink)
BT17R Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Da Gorge, Oregon Posts: 5,144	I'll trade all my FJ swag for your liquor cabinet. For cooking, of course. Hey Nate, about the lights, did fuel economy take a hit (big increase in frontal area, no?), how much did it increase overall height and what did the kit cost? Oh, and a pic, please, unless I missed it here. TIA... __________________ '07 FJ TRD SE 6M/T 100% Black '09 4R SR5 TE 5A/T Shadow Mica--Inbound

10-30-2007, 07:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
BT17R Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Da Gorge, Oregon Posts: 5,144	I'm liking it. Actually tried to order same PPO but it wasn't in the system and may not be yet. Good price for the kit, too. I imagine the installation is pretty involved, so also a fair labor charge. OK, PLEASE post up a night shot comparing Lo/High/Driving if available. If not, how would you describe the beam pattern, color and reach? __________________ '07 FJ TRD SE 6M/T 100% Black '09 4R SR5 TE 5A/T Shadow Mica--Inbound

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